Don’t expect a rom-com meet cute for this star-crossed couple’s first meeting.
It definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Max and Zoey onZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.
There was growth, even during that first day.
Skylar Astin and Jane Levy on ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’.NBC
And it goes from bitter rivals to friends to even potentially something more, right from the get-go."
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was your reaction when you found out about this flashback episode?
SKYLAR ASTIN:I was so excited.
How does seeing the way Max and Zoey met give fans a better understanding of their relationship?
So what is this flashback version of Max like?
He’s more jovial.
He had no aspirations to be that.
What did you enjoy most about getting to play this younger version of Max?
I just really love all of those relationships.
Yeah, you and [showrunner] Austin [Winsberg] both.
Everyone was like, “Man, we really miss you here!”
And I loved being back there.
I really love that set.
I think that would be a digression for him.
What were some challenges you faced in bringing this flashback version of Max to life?
[Laughs] But I embraced it fully.
I was so excited to do it from the second I heard about it.
And I was excited to seePeter [Gallagher]again.
I absolutely love Peter Gallagher.
How does the episode incorporate music into the story since the flashbacks are from before Zoey got her powers?
What can you tease about how that decision will shake out the rest of this season?
As we know, we’re in a bit of a New York state of mind right now.
Max is thinking about his business.
He’s not going to New York just for Rose or for a girl or for anything in particular.
It’s a combination of everything.
How’s Max feeling about this decision heading into next week’s finale?
It’s hard for him to leave certain things behind.
I don’t think he’s going to go permanently.
He’s as prepared as anyone would be for a major change like that.
What can you tease about how the season ends for Max and Zoey?
I was really happy with how it turned out when I read the script.
I know it felt really good to shoot.
I’m excited to see it.
I think fans will be very pleased.
Where we leave the finale will have fans clamoring for more.
We feel a real deep connection with our fans and supporters of the show.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlistairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
